How far is Rainbow City, AL from Birmingham, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rainbow City and Birmingham is 53.01 miles (85.3 km).
Flight distance from Rainbow City, AL to Birmingham, AL is 53.01 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 06 minutes to travel from Rainbow City to Birmingham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rainbow City, Alabama to Birmingham, Alabama is: 62.24 miles (100.16 km) by car.
Driving from Rainbow City to Birmingham will take approximately 00 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Rainbow City
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 9611 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°57'17"N 86°2'31"W |
| Latitude | 33.9548200 |
| Longitude | -86.0419200 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama. It is located in the central part of the state. Birmingham is known for its many steel mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Vulcan Park and Museum.
| Population | 206950 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°31'14"N 86°48'9"W |
| Latitude | 33.5206600 |
| Longitude | -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Birmingham: 24th Street North (-86.802565,33.520626)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rainbow City and Birmingham
The distance between Rainbow City and Birmingham is 100 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Rainbow City and Birmingham. The current time is 21:53:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.31 liters (2.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rainbow City and Birmingham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rainbow City to Birmingham is $6.76 (diesel $9.15).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $6.76 | $7.65 | $8.48 | $9.15 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rainbow City and Birmingham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
